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Evangelization
A Conclave Prayer: “…that they may all be one.”
“I ask not only on behalf of these but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also…
Pope Francis: Key Quotations on Evangelization
Pope Francis was not the first contemporary Pope to speak on evangelization–but his contributions were beautiful and inspiring, and the work was clearly key to his pontificate. Indeed, much of the language below is language used by The Mark 5:19…
First Thoughts: Reviewing the New Pew Research Study on the Religious Landscape of the USA
The Pew Research Center’s newest statistical research on the religious landscape of the United States of America is out as of today, February 26, 2025. If you want to look at the whole study (including a nearly 400 page report available via PDF!), you can…
The 10 Month Advantage: Or, Why Is 10 Months the Perfect Timeframe for Renewal?
Some of you have heard me speak of Mission Ignite, which is The Mark 5:19 Project’s 10 month consulting process to becoming an evangelizing parish. I’ve had a couple of people who do this work ask, why 10 months? Why…
Faith Formation
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Apost0lic Parish
A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish (Review)
Have you ever read a book and thought–everyone needs to read this? Have you ever read a book and thought–I wish I had put it that way? Have you ever read a book and realized you were underlining about a…
Welcome Gen Z with Encouragement and Joy
Readers, I am ceding this space today to my Gen Z daughter, Julia Windley-Daoust. I have had the honor of hearing her opinions for 19 years, and she is passionate on how the Church can improve its outreach and inclusion,…
Need a Mission Conference to Come to You?
There are some fantastic conferences focusing on missionary discipleship happening in the next month–and I hope you get to enjoy one of them! But these conferences have lasting impact when a group of people–really, as many as possible–come from your…
Introducing Our First Immersion Tool: the “Starting Conversations” packet
Have you ever tried to learn a new language? (Any Duolingo fans in the house?) Unless you were born in a two language household–it’s hard work! In my academic career, I had to learn four other languages. I’m no great…
Apostolic Leadership
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Prayer
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Missions
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Social Mission
How is Your Parish Inviting People to Consider Becoming Catholic (OCIA)?
Recently I was able to offer a breakout session at a diocesan gathering on creating an invitation culture to OCIA–that is, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, the process of becoming Catholic. As far as the Great Commission goes,…
Mercy, Unity, and “the Frontier”: Pope Leo XIV on Evangelization in His First Days
Since his election to the papacy on May 8, 2025, Pope Leo XIV has been speaking to many–dicasteries, homilies, audiences–and is quickly emerging as a compelling voice for the Church’s mission. An Augustinian friar with deep pastoral experience in Latin…
A Conclave Prayer: “…that they may all be one.”
“I ask not only on behalf of these but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also…
Pope Francis: Key Quotations on Evangelization
Pope Francis was not the first contemporary Pope to speak on evangelization–but his contributions were beautiful and inspiring, and the work was clearly key to his pontificate. Indeed, much of the language below is language used by The Mark 5:19…